Newstead
TAS 7250 · Launceston
5,617 (2021) → 5,527 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Newstead is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7250, about 161km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Newstead are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 33/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Newstead has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.85%), India (1.35%), Nepal (1.07%), New Zealand (0.87%), China (0.8%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.09%), Mandarin (1.05%), Urdu (0.53%), Persian ED (0.48%), Punjabi (0.45%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Launceston Preparatory SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1143
- Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1119
- Newstead Christian SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1080
- St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1033
- Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1029
- Newstead CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 947
- Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin CampusPrimary · Independent
- OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- East Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1046
- Queechy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 949
- Launceston Church Grammar School - Junior CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- John Calvin SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1051
- Glen Dhu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1007
- Indie School - Devonport (Launceston Campus)Secondary · Independent · 2.2km
- Northern Support SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 931
- Norwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1002
- Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1038
- Launceston CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 986
- Waverley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 870
- Launceston Big Picture SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1000
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Newstead
How far is Newstead from Hobart CBD?
Newstead is about 160.6 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Newstead?
Newstead has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1059 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Newstead?
Newstead has a transport score of 33/100 and 30 bus stops.